The following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“BLOOD.” Human blood, blood components and products made from blood.
“BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN.” Any micro-organism that can be present in human blood and can cause disease in humans; This includes but is not limited to hepatitis B (HBV) or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
“CONTAMINATED.” The presence or the potential presence of blood or other potentially infectious material on an item or surface.
“DECONTAMINATE.” To use physical or chemical means to remove blood or other infectious material from surface or item, to render it safe for handling, use or disposal.
“ENGINEERING CONTROLS.” Controls that isolate or remove bloodborne pathogens hazard from the work place.
“EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN.” Each employer with employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or OPIM shall establish a written exposure control plan (ECP) designated to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Employers are required under 29 CFR 1910.1030 to have a written exposure control plan, with annual review and update as the law is amended.
“EXPOSURE INCIDENT” A specific eye, mouth, nasal membrane, non-intact skin or other parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material in the course of the employee’s job.
“OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE.” Reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mouth, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee’s job.
“OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIAL.” Bodily fluids, semen, urine, vaginal secretions, saliva, tears, and body fluid contaminated with blood, body tissues.
“PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.” Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against contamination with bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.
“REGULATED WASTE.” Liquid or liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) contaminated items that would release blood or OPIM if compressed or wet or handled (examples include but not limited to: gloves, paper towels, rags, syringes, needles).
(Ord. No. 93-9, passed 12-13-93)